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Sample Exam Questions

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1. Staffing arrangements may be used by clients to avoid having to comply with EEO laws.
a. True
b. False

Correct answer » False

2. Can you lawfully give an applicant tests, such as those pertaining to math and grammar, during the pre-employment process?
a. No, it is not lawful to subject any applicants to testing
b. Yes, you can give tests to anyone you want
c. Yes, but you should require all applicants for the same position to take the same tests
d. Yes, but only if the client requires it

Correct answer » C. Yes, but you should require all applicants for the same position to take the same tests